Introduction to Guitar
Issued by
UWE Bristol
An exciting and practical 4 hour course introducing complete beginners to playing the guitar, including how to hold the instrument so that a consistently good sound is produced. Get to grips with different strumming techniques and finger picking, learn enough chord shapes to start playing some songs, as well as understanding how to play and label chords using barre technique so you can read chord sheets and chord boxes successfully. Electric and acoustic guitars available for your use in lessons
Earning Criteria
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Name and play a variety of open chords and power chords
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Demonstrate basic strumming patterns
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Introduction to barre chords and scales
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Demonstrate correct finger picking technique